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  • Saunacast 03
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    Andreas Neumeier
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    Sven Haiges

    Intro

    Dolomiti Bike Day & Sport Scheck RUN HM

    Sven participated in the Dolomiti Bike Day and the SportScheck RUN Half Marathon, with a final time of 1.46h.

    Andrej Karpathy: „Software Is Changing (Again)“

    Andrej Karpathy’s video discusses the evolution of software from Software 1.0 (traditional code) to Software 2.0 (neural networks), now moving into Software 3.0 with Large Language Models (LLMs). He likens LLMs to new types of computers, programmable with natural language, and compares them to utilities, fabs, and even operating systems that will eventually move to personal devices.

    Karpathy highlights the „psychology“ of LLMs, noting their vast knowledge but also cognitive deficits like hallucinations and „anterograde amnesia“ (limited context window). He identifies key opportunities:

    • Partial Autonomy Apps: Keeping humans in the loop to speed up the generation-verification process (e.g., Perplexity, cursor).
    • Vibe Coding: Making software development more accessible by working in small, verifiable chunks.
    • Accessible Digital Infrastructure: Creating LLM-readable summaries and documentation (e.g., llms.txt similar to robots.txt).

    The future, he suggests, involves a decade of developing human-augmenting agents, acknowledging LLM fallibility and focusing on human-AI collaboration.

    Hacker Event this Summer

    • Why 2025: The tenth quadrennial hacker camp in the Netherlands since 1989.

    Events & Tech News

    • Google Cloud Summit: Focused on sovereignty, air-gapped offerings, and AI models.
    • Meta XR Event: Discussed B2B use cases, ecosystem, platform, distribution frameworks, and education concepts for employee training.
    • Quantum Cryptography: Apple and Microsoft are adding post-quantum cryptography support (ML-KEM) to their operating systems this fall for TLS connections.

    Housekeeping

    A hiking trip is planned for August, join us at Munich Tech Sauna Hike https://lu.ma/dras7lyo.

    Shownotes

  • Saunacast 02
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    Andreas Neumeier
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    Sven Haiges

    Intro & What’s New 

    Catch up on our recent transalp trip at svenhaiges.de. This episode’s main topic is a deep dive into the world of the Saunameister.

    The Art & Science of the Saunameister Sven explains the dual role of a Saunameister, which combines a deep understanding of the medical effects of sauna with the craft of creating a perfect sauna experience.

    • Medical Basics: We cover how the body reacts to heat and cold, the cardiovascular benefits of „vascular training,“ and how sauna can boost the immune system. We also touch on when sauna is beneficial and when it should be avoided (contraindications).
    • The Craft in Action: Learn about the different types of saunas and the importance of the „Aufguss“ (infusion) ceremony. We discuss techniques, the use of fragrances, and the critical responsibilities of safety, hygiene, and guest hospitality.

    Andreas at Product Tank in Munich Andreas shares highlights from the recent Product Tank event:

    • Dan Touchette (ClearOps): Discussed the wins and failures of building a truly product-led organization.
    • Dr. Oliver Oechslein (B2Products): Shared powerful lessons on self-leadership and navigating the chaotic aftermath of selling a company.

    Recent Labs Talk Episodes

    Coming Up

    • Next Munich TechSauna: June 19th in Kochel am See.
    • Next Trip: Dolomiti Bike Day!

  • Breaking & Protecting: How Quantum Computing is Forcing a Cryptography Revolution
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    Sven Haiges
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    Andreas Neumeier

    The quantum computing revolution is coming, and it poses a significant threat to current cryptographic systems.

    Join Labs Talk as SAP Cryptographer Anselme Tueno breaks down the challenges and solutions of quantum-safe cryptography.

    Learn why traditional encryption methods are vulnerable to quantum attacks, what quantum-safe alternatives are available, and how organizations can prepare for this technological shift. Essential listening for technology leaders and security professionals planning for a quantum-secure future.

    Throughout the liveshow we bumped into an open youtube tab that messed up audio. Skip to the third chapter and jump right into the content.

  • Sauna Warmup

    In this inaugural episode of SaunaCast, I introduce our exploratory journey into various topics in a sauna setting. We discuss the podcast’s purpose, our decision to conduct it in English, and our desire for feedback from the Munich Tech Sauna community.


    Upcoming segments include insights from my journey to becoming a qualified Sauna Meister and an exploration of the European Song Contest, particularly the entry “Barabada Bastu.” We’ll also address the intersection of technology and daily life, tackling themes like AI, digital sovereignty, and renewable energy.
    I invite listeners to join us in this unique space for thoughtful discussions and lighthearted moments, all infused with the warmth of the sauna.

    Title: Saunacast, but also „Sauna Lab“,

    Bara Bada Bastu, European Song Contst, ESC, „Just go to the Sauna“. Shoutout

    Saunameister – Sven

    Topics – AI, Quantum, Product Management, Security, Privacy

    Dependancies and Impact of Technology

    Digital Sovereignty

    Solar, Power-Outage, Energy Transition

    Going through Discord

    Drone flying, IoT, BlockChain, 3D Printing, not dropping NFTs anymore

    Sports, and health, with wearables

    Events. Today May 16th, Aquariush in Unterschleißheim

    Coming up in June 12. Register here.

  • Qubits, Entanglement, Superposition: Quantum Computing 101

    Join Labs Talk as we dive into the fascinating world of quantum computing with TU Munich doctoral candidate Isabel Le. Discover how quantum bits, entanglement, and superposition are revolutionizing computing, and explore cutting-edge research that’s bridging the gap between theoretical quantum mechanics and practical applications in today’s technology landscape.

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